anti-natalist
|an-ti-na-tal-ist|
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/ˌæntiˈneɪtəlɪst/
opposed to birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-natalist' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'natalist' from 'natalism', which is derived from the Latin 'natalis', meaning 'pertaining to birth'.
Historical Evolution
'natalist' changed from the Latin word 'natalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'natalist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to birth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'promoting human reproduction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to natalism, which is the belief in promoting human reproduction.
The anti-natalist movement argues against the encouragement of childbirth.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 05:58